How to pronounce slaty
Say it like SLAY-tee. Slaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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- SLAY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slaty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLAY-tee.
What does slaty mean?
- Resembling the rock slate.
- Of a light gray color as slate.
Where does slaty come from?
From slate + -y.
Words that rhyme with slaty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slaty.
Questions about saying slaty
How do you pronounce slaty?
Say SLAY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪti/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaty?
Slaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · tee.
Is slaty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsleɪti/ (SLAY-tee).